DJ MYLES
Champlin Park • football
Myles felt he had something to prove before the game Thursday against Osseo. What the 5-10, 190-pound senior proved was that he was one fine strong safety.
Myles made 10 unassisted tackles and 12 overall, had three tackles for loss, one sack and forced three fumbles. On top of all that, he blocked a punt, picked it up on the bounce and ran it into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown in a 14-7 victory.
Myles said he wasn't satisfied with his performance in the Rebels' season-opening victory over Centennial, saying he "personally didn't play that well."
Against the Orioles, he said, "I was prepared to show myself what I can do, to make sure I was physical and finished around the ball, and be a presence on the field."
The way he played, it would have been difficult not to notice his presence.
"That was definitely one of my best games," he said. "I looked at the stat sheet afterwards and I went 'Whoa.' "
Last year's success, which ended in a Prep Bowl loss to Wayzata, still lingers in Myles' mind, an example of what is possible. "Every play, every drive, the game is never over," he said. "We always have more we can prove."
DAVID COLLINS
St. Michael-Albertville • football
The senior tailback carried the load in a 21-14 victory over Wayzata. He lugged the ball 31 times for 211 yards and two TDs, including a 64-yard run that tied the score at 14-14 in the fourth quarter.
